Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'8". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. She has no hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Mary took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Black pearl (300 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 sp. Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Azurite (6 gp).